There’s a fantastic story of a man who was out biking in Coquitlam, Canada, and while he was riding he met a bear. He couldn’t control his fear. His pedaling went faster than ever. He got himself away from the bear, but he was worried that the encounter may have stressed him too much. When …
Author Archives: Kurt Gailey
Super Secret Messages
Sometimes cyberspace is quietly existing. Other times, it’s a bit more up front and in your face. In this AI-generated image, I asked for “Rice Krispies and the mascots”. The subtle message at the top may be in the style of Kellogg’s. You and I aren’t fooled at all, though. The “mascots” may even be …
Immolation
By any standard, immolation is a harsh punishment. Even those who enforce the punishment would have to agree it is harsh. Part of the reason for doing it is because it is perceived as harsh on all sides. So why enforce the punishment on oneself? Self-immolation is the act of setting oneself on fire, to …
June 19: Freedom Day
Juneteenth As long as Juneteenth has been celebrated, the focus has been on Texas. I’d like to change that up a little bit and mention the first African Americans to reach the western U.S. as free persons in a free country. Before I get into that though, allow me to explain why Texas was the …
MTB Gear Recommend
Mountain biking can be fun if you have the right gear. One item that is in many ways essential is eye protection. Whether your preferred eye wear is glasses or goggles or shields, you can agree they keep the dirt, dust, and bugs out of your eyes. Another factor aside from keeping things out is …
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